German Special Forces Join Operation in Syria’s North – Reports

he Al Mayadeen pan-Arabic TV channel noted it was the first announcement of the German forces’ presence in Syria.

German servicemen are supporting their Western allies’ forces stationed near the Tishrin hydropower plant, the channel said, citing its sources.

In late May, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic forces announced an offensive against the Islamic State group. One of the goals of the operation supported by the US-led coalition is to liberate the city of Manbij.